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Mulch Calculator

Enter the total area of your garden beds and your desired mulch depth. We'll calculate exactly how much mulch, landscape fabric, and staples you need.

Measure each garden bed (Length × Width) and add them all together. Include all beds you plan to mulch — front, back, and side yard.
2": Refreshing existing mulch that's thinned out.

3": Ideal depth for weed suppression, moisture retention, and insulation. Best for most beds.

4": New beds with no existing mulch, or areas with heavy weed pressure.
Materials You'll Need
🌿 Bulk Mulch 0 cubic yards
🛍️ Bagged Mulch 0 bags (2 cu ft each)
🧵 Landscape Fabric 0 sq ft (0 rolls of 4×50 ft)
📌 Fabric Staples 0 landscape staples

Bulk vs. Bags: Bulk mulch (by the yard) is more economical for areas over 100 sq ft. Bags are convenient for small top-ups.

Fabric: Optional but recommended for new beds. Suppresses weeds and extends mulch life. Not needed if refreshing existing mulch over established fabric.

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Skip the heavy lifting — our crew handles delivery, bed prep, fabric, and mulch installation.

$0 + HST — based on mulch volume needed

Includes: mulch delivery, bed prep, spreading, and cleanup. Estimate may vary based on site access and bed condition.

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How we calculated this:
  • Mulch: Area × Depth ÷ 324 = cubic yards (÷ 27 for ft³ to yd³)
  • Bags: Cubic feet ÷ 2 per bag (standard 2 cu ft bags)
  • Fabric: 1:1 coverage + 10% overlap allowance, in 4 ft × 50 ft rolls
  • Staples: 1 per 2 sq ft of fabric — standard spacing

Variances: Actual needs may vary based on bed shape, existing mulch depth, and terrain. Professional install estimate assumes standard conditions.

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